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Brides shape up for their big day at Armathwaite boot camp

brides It was an opportunity too good to miss – as Armathwaite Hall Country House Hotel and Spa, near Bassenthwaite, launched its brides boot camp, two Times & Star reporters Sarah Nicholls and Clare Kinrade announced their respective engagements.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Maryport bank to close at end of April

Maryport's HSBC bank in Senhouse Street is to be closed because of a lack of custom. (3 comments)

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Call for action on West Cumbrian footpaths

Problems with Cockermouth’s footpaths will be raised with the county council this month.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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West Cumbrians step up for Flimby shoe firm’s TV advert

A hundred West Cumbrian people will star in a national TV campaign later this year.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Support for Maryport Blues Festival

A Maryport couple who have lived in the town less than a year are throwing their full support behind the annual blues festival.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Fashion store to close in national shake-up

A Workington town centre shop is closing down after 17 years of trading. (4 comments)

Last updated 2 February 2012
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West Cumbria community fears being ripped apart

A group of Workington residents are worried that their community may be ripped apart because of planned changes to housing benefits. (2 comments)

Last updated 2 February 2012
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New working groups for Cockermouth chamber of trade

Cockermouth and District Chamber of Trade has been restructured to make it more responsive and inclusive for all its members.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Here come the girls for hospice's Midnight Walk

Workington will host Hospice at Home West Cumbria’s annual Midnight Walk in June.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Surgery campaigners present formal letter of complaint

A 63-page formal letter of complaint has been presented to the National Health Service by an Aspatria pressure group.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Jennings’ dark ale is the toast of regional contest

Jennings Brewery’s Sneck Lifter ale has been named as one of the region’s champion beers.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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‘We will not be moved’ say Seaton allotment holders

Seaton allotment holders will fight against a planned eviction that could happen at their plots on Saturday.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Petition plea for a safer Cockermouth crossing

A petition has been launched calling for better pedestrian crossing facilities at the junction of Cockermouth’s Lorton and Station streets.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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£900 to keep rural bus on the road

A rural bus service has been given £900 by the county council.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Climbing wall plan for new cafe and play area

Plans to add a cafe, play area and indoor caving area to Keswick Climbing Wall have been lodged with the Lake District National Park.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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‘Wartime spirit’ of West Cumbrian flood group praised

A leading member of Cockermouth’s flood action group praised the town’s “wartime spirit” as the town’s Gote Road flood defence scheme goes up for a national award.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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